Stone Brook Linens bolsters staff

Ron Flannigan of Flanigan Sales Associates has been appointed as an independent sales representative covering the Midwest region. Previously he worked for Tobin Home Fashions, also as a sales representative.

James Papp is also a new sales representative, responsible for sales throughout the Southeast region and for special accounts. Papp was also formerly with Tobin Home Fashions for about 10 years.

Covering the New York metro, New Jersey, Long Island and Pennsylvania market now is industry veteran Sofia Gottfried. She will handle all major accounts and buying offices. Gottfried was also formally with Tobin Home Fashions as a sales representative.

Finally, Rob Liguori of Liguori Associates will be working as an independent sales representative covering the entire Northeast, with some responsibility in the Mid-Atlantic states in addition to his responsibilities as vp of sales/consulting. Liguori's previous experience in table linens includes six years in management at the John C. Sleater Co. and 16 years with Tobin Home Fashions as a sales representative.

Flannigan, Papp, Gottfried and Liguori report to Satish Khanna, president and co-owner of Stone Brook Linens.